So when do the Leafs plan on getting assistant coaches

[mcleex]

How much longer before some assistant coaches are brought in? Who are some ideal candidates?

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[Bardown warrior]

Oh you didn't hear?

We're just planning on starting the season with just Carlyle. Yeah apparently, last seasons meltdown was all on the assistant coaches, so were switching'er up!

 

[nussell]

Oh you didn't hear?

We're just planning on starting the season with just Carlyle. Yeah apparently, last seasons meltdown was all on the assistant coaches, so were switching'er up!

lol because nonis thinks carlyle is such a good coach.

 

[BayStBullies]

Oh you didn't hear?

We're just planning on starting the season with just Carlyle. Yeah apparently, last seasons meltdown was all on the assistant coaches, so were switching'er up!

That doesn't sound any more silly than half the board (including probably you); blaming everything on Carlyle alone.

 

[SprDaVE]

Shanahan said last week that it should soon, within the next 2 weeks.

So by next week?

All the candidates I wanted are gone... so I have no idea who to expect.

 

[Kubus]

better get my resume in

 

[Teeder9]

That doesn't sound any more silly than half the board (including probably you); blaming everything on Carlyle alone.

or sillier than someone thinking it had nothing to do with him, like you. Did I do that right? #brushstrokes

 

[Dr.Funk]

The last three cuts of training camp will be named assistants instead of going to the AHL.

 

[garce]

Shanahan said last week that it should soon, within the next 2 weeks.

So by next week?

All the candidates I wanted are gone... so I have no idea who to expect.

No idea either, starting to think that Carlyle won't be the head coach Sept 1.

 

[Parkdale]

The last three cuts of training camp will be named assistants instead of going to the AHL.

Someone mentioned that there will only be two new assistants replacing the fired three.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

Oates and Byslma are possible candidates.

 

[Cor]

We are only replacing 2 of the 3 positions (is it anymore clear we will be bringing in a new coach lol?)

I'd say Oates will be one. Tony Granato the other

 

[FlareKnight]

They are definitely taking their time with that. Maybe just tough finding people who really want to work with basically a lame duck coach.

 

[Sonofamitch]

Oates and Byslma are possible candidates.

Wouldn't mind this. Oates helps the Powerplay, Byslma can do some assistance coach stuff.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Should be in a week I'd assume.

 

[Warden of the North]

We are only replacing 2 of the 3 positions (is it anymore clear we will be bringing in a new coach lol?)

I'd say Oates will be one. Tony Granato the other

Yep.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

We are only replacing 2 of the 3 positions (is it anymore clear we will be bringing in a new coach lol?)

I'd say Oates will be one. Tony Granato the other

really? when was this said?

 

[Ari91]

It's only July 7th. I wouldn't worry about it just yet.

 

[CalgaryLeaf*]

Is Doug Gilmour available?

 

[Kyle93]

Is Doug Gilmour available?

Isn't he the GM of Kingston? Not a coach.

 

[Duffman955]

Who needs assistant coaches when you have Carlyle?

 

[Cor]

really? when was this said?

Both Shanahan and Carlyle said it. Not really surprising, most benches run with just 2 assistants I believe. That's all Spott has.

At this point I think it will be promoting King/Dineen, or some sort of combination of Oates/Bylsma/Granato

 

[Kyle93]

Eh Oates and Bylsma, not very good choices IMO. Oates might make our PP good but not a whole lot else.

 

[Tak7]

They have to bring at least one assistant in from outside.

Can't just promote from within; let's face it - Carlyle needs a fresh set of ideas from someone who is completely disconnected from the organization. That the Leafs want to promote anyone from within is the first surprise. Two external assistants with a fresh set of tactics and approach is what needs to be surrounding Carlyle.

 

[sw13]

Simmons said that we shouldn't be surprised if the leafs "promote from within." Meaning Carlyle's assistants next season will be Derek King and Gord Dineen. Simmons is pretty tight with Nonis and co. so this seems the most likely. Just another uninspiring, lazy move by the leafs org. This, in no way, gives Carlyle any competition or worry about his job. Can't say I expected anything spectacular. Would've loved Mark Morris. Oh well...